In a recent episode of The Graham Norton Show, Cynthia Erivo made an exciting announcement about her upcoming role in the screen version of “Wicked.” Erivo shared her excitement about working with Ariana Grande and expressed her anticipation to see the final result. Even though she has never been in the stage production of “Wicked,” Erivo revealed that she has been ready for the opportunity since she was 23 years old.
During the interview, Erivo also discussed her ability to channel the voice of Aretha Franklin. She mentioned that she doesn’t require any vocal alterations and can effortlessly imitate Franklin’s powerful voice. To prove her talent, Erivo sang a few lines from Franklin’s famous song “No Scrubs” and amazed the audience with her flawless performance.
Apart from her singing skills, Erivo showcased her interest in fashion during the interview. She surprised the audience by revealing that she owns a custom-made grill, which is a type of dental accessory popular among hip-hop artists. She even offered to put it on during the show but apologized for leaving it at home.
The conversation then shifted towards Jackie Chan and a potential film they were supposed to work on together. Erivo revealed that Chan had reached out to congratulate her on her movie but mentioned that her boys had approached him first. Although the film didn’t materialize, Erivo and Chan share a strong friendship from their previous collaboration.
As the interview progressed, Graham Norton displayed a larger-than-life statue of Jeff Goldblum that had recently been unveiled. Goldblum admitted that he wasn’t aware of the statue until that moment and humorously joked about its scale. The statue became a lighthearted point of discussion on the show.
Game of Thrones also came up during the conversation, as Goldblum mentioned his love for the show. However, he jokingly expressed his dislike for musician Ed Sheeran’s cameo appearance on the show, claiming it took him out of the immersive experience. Goldblum joked that if a cameo had to be made, the character should have been killed off while singing a popular song.
Towards the end, Goldblum and Norton engaged in a humorous exchange about aging and grooming habits, specifically in relation to nose and ear hair. Goldblum shared his personal technique of using scissors for grooming these areas, amusing the audience with his frankness.
Overall, the episode of The Graham Norton Show was filled with exciting announcements and entertaining conversations. Cynthia Erivo‘s upcoming role in “Wicked” and Jeff Goldblum‘s honest remarks about aging and grooming brought humor and intrigue to the talk show.
